Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Celestial Events: Northern Lights, Fomalhaut and Harvest Moon
Get ready for some amazing sights in the night sky!
You can see the bright Harvest Moon and the Autumn Star, which is a really bright star called Fomalhaut.
It will appear low in the southern sky near Saturn.
You might also see the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, in places like Canada or Alaska.
To enjoy the view, look south to spot the star and north to hopefully see the Northern Lights.
To get the best view, find a dark area away from city lights, and be patient while your eyes adjust.
The Autumn Star (Fomalhaut) makes its seasonal appearance on October 3.
Fomalhaut will be visible low in the southern sky.
The Harvest Moon will peak on October 6.
The Northern Lights may be visible in high-latitude areas.
Clear skies and low light pollution are key for viewing.
- Who
- Stargazers
- What
- Witnessing the Autumn Star, the Harvest Moon, and the potential for the Northern Lights
- When
- October 3 and 6, and throughout the week
- Where
- Southern sky, and high-latitude regions for Northern Lights
- Why
- Due to seasonal alignment of celestial events.
- Events
- Northern Lights, Autumn Star (Fomalhaut), Harvest Moon
- Autumn Star
- Fomalhaut, appears in the southern sky near Saturn
- Harvest Moon
- Peaks on October 6
- Northern Lights
- Potentially visible in high-latitude regions
- Viewing Advice
- Clear skies, minimal light pollution, and patience
